The 'Bengal Famine' occurred in: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Bengal Famine' occurred in:
A. 1944
B. 1941
C. 1943
D. 1942
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Bengal Famine of 1943 was a major famine in Bengal that claimed millions of lives due to starvation and disease. It was exacerbated by British policies and the war.

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B. Kargil War
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